Tasman Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tasman, New Zealand in October.

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Planning a journey to Tasman, New Zealand this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Tasman in October

Tasman, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. October in Tasman generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Motueka.

To explore the conditions in Tasman, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Mapua with an average of 138 mm (5.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Murchison with 215 mm (8.5 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Motueka enjoys approximately 224 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Tasman by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tasman - and find the best time to visit. (based on Motueka)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March19°C (66°F) April17°C (63°F) May15°C (59°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly12°C (54°F) August12°C (54°F) September14°C (57°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tasman in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tasman.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Tasman

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Tasman, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Tasman (October)

Precipitation variation in Tasman (October)

Motueka

In October Motueka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
224 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
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Mapua

In October Mapua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
240 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
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Richmond

In October Richmond generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
240 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
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Tasman

In October Tasman generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
224 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
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Takaka

In October Takaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
224 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
168 mm (6.6 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tasman in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Motueka 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Mapua 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Richmond 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Tasman 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Takaka 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Collingwood 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)

Tasman weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tasman, New Zealand in October?

In October, Tasman, New Zealand generally has mixed weather conditions. Motueka sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Tasman, New Zealand in October?

Motueka averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does Tasman, New Zealand get a lot of rain in October?

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Tasman, New Zealand. Average rainfall in Motueka sits around 146 mm (5.7 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Tasman, New Zealand?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Tasman, New Zealand due to the typically mixed weather in Motueka.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly excellent weather in Motueka. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

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